Dear Liz;
A few weeks ago you were talking about a dog your rescue was helping who had heartworm. Can you please explain what heartworm is?
Signed, Curious in Canton
Dear Curious:
Heartworm is a blood parasite (worm) that lives in the heart of dogs and cats and can be deadly if not treated.
The parasite enters the [...]
Archive for October, 2009
Heartworm In Pets
October 31, 2009
Halloween Hazards
October 23, 2009
Dear Liz,
Every Halloween I hear the warning about giving chocolate to dogs. Is the warning a myth or fact? Can a little chocolate be ok for fido?
Signed, Coco
Dear Coco (or should I call you Punkin!): NO, NO, NO!!! Chocolate (or any caffeinated item) can be VERY dangerous to your dog OR cat! [...]
Cat Box Blues
October 17, 2009
Dear Liz: We decided to ad another cat to our family of 3 already. However, since we’ve had him, someone has been peeing outside the litter box. What should we do?
Signed,
Grossed Out in Goshen
Dear Grossed Out:
You’ve heard the expression “Too many cooks spoil the soup”? Well, too many cats spoil the house!
Actually, what’s happening [...]
Bad Rescues
October 10, 2009
Dear Liz: I adopted a dog from a local rescue and found out that she has heartworm. We were told she tested negative for this before we got her. What recourse do we have?
Signed, Heartbroken in Hebron
Dear Heartbroken:
Well, this is a tough one. I’m not sure what recourse you’d have except to file complaints with [...]
Domestic Abuse And Pets
October 2, 2009
Dear Liz. I am thinking of leaving an abusive relationship but I am afraid that if I leave my dog behind, my ex will harm him. What can I do?
Signed, Trapped in Tolland.
Dear Trapped:
It has long been known that there is a connection between domestic violence and animal cruelty. The abuser, in an effort [...]
